Senior Payroll Officer

Join SSI Group and bring your payroll expertise to a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the is seeking an experiencedSenior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team based in Parramatta Sydney with hybrid working options available. This is a great opportunity for a confident payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment solving complex payroll matters and contributing to accurate compliant and efficient payroll this role you will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for more than 900 employees while providing guidance across payroll enquiries reporting reconciliations audits and process improvements. You will work closely with the Payroll Lead and broader Finance and People and Culture teams to deliver a high-quality payroll service across SSI the RoleAs Senior Payroll Officer you will:Process payroll accurately and on time ensuring compliance with relevant Awards legislation and SSI policiesManage payroll changes within the applicable pay periodRespond to payroll enquiries with professionalism accuracy and careProcess complex payroll calculations including redundancies long service leave overpayments and underpaymentsSupport month-end and year-end payroll activities reconciliations reporting and auditsMaintain payroll procedures guides and process documentationIdentify risks inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvementSupport payroll team functions in the Payroll Leads absenceAbout YouYou will be an experienced payroll professional with strong technical knowledge excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently with complex payroll will bring:Ideally 7 years payroll experience including experience in a senior payroll roleStrong knowledge of payroll legislation tax superannuation Awards and compliance requirementsExperience working with complex payroll calculations and payroll reconciliationsStrong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tablesExcellent problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work collaboratively and build trusted relationships across the organisationExperience with SCHADS Award and Dayforce will be highly regardedIf you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive values-driven organisation we would love to hear from UsSettlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society we support children young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment multicultural foster care creating community engagement advocacy and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and our BenefitsSalary packaging options to receive up to $15900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnightAccess to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our our Recruitment ProcessSSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young peoples safety and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. All staff who work on support or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card even if they are not based in commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the close 11th August 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team at recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.